Fresh Cranberry Citrus Relish
Brighten up your holiday table with this zesty and vibrant Fresh Cranberry Citrus Relish! Featuring ruby-red fresh cranberries, whole orange wedges, and a hint of lemon, this no-cook recipe delivers a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. A touch of zest and optional honey creates layers of citrusy flavor, while the crunchy texture keeps every bite refreshing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy relish pairs beautifully with roast turkey, ham, or even as a unique topping for cheese and crackers. With its bold colors and tangy taste, it’s the ultimate make-ahead dish to elevate your festive feasts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 large orange
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 lemon
- 1 teaspoons orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoons honey (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under cold water and drain them well.
Wash and dry the orange and lemon. Using a microplane or zesting tool, finely grate 1 teaspoon of orange zest and 0.5 teaspoons of lemon zest. Set the zest aside.
Cut the orange into wedges (leave the peel on) and remove any seeds.
Cut the lemon half into quarters and remove any seeds.
In a food processor, combine the rinsed cranberries, orange wedges, lemon quarters, orange zest, and lemon zest.
Pulse the mixture in the food processor until the cranberries and citrus are finely chopped but still slightly chunky. Be careful not to over-process.
Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized bowl and stir in the granulated sugar until fully combined. Taste and adjust sweetness with honey if desired.
Cover the relish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Stir the relish before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a condiment for turkey, ham, or as a topping for cheese and crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
691 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.7 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 605 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
